(and back atcha, girl; I think every person there stood in for tons of friends and family)

We left in the horrendous colditude of nose-hair-freezing, and are now in the balmy, beach-type 40 F. of DC. Weird. On the plus side, we were definitely over-prepared with hats and gloves and layers and whatnot.

Very pretty Carole. This is the ONLY time of year worth living here and it doesn’t last. I still get wooly thoughts though. Thank heavens I grew up in the north or I’d have no sense of season whatsoever.

Brrrr indeed. It’s only supposed to be about 4 degrees or less here tomorrow and this week, as well. My husband and I do a lot of camping in the summer and spending a night with a cold beer and a campfire right about now sounds just way too good to be true. Stay warm!

Hi Carole. I happened to find your blog and I very much enjoy it. This is Matt Gilbert, now residing in Orlando, FL until May 18. I’m doing the Disney College Program down here, working in the parks and taking classes. I hope all is well at home in EB. I wish you and your family the best. Take care! (and stay warm!)